Tag: Science
Trump Administration’s Attacks on Science in First 30 Days
The Trump administration's actions on science have sparked fear and concern among researchers and policymakers alike. Just one…
The Endangerment Finding Is in Danger. Will EPA’s Zeldin Uphold Climate Science?
President Trump's Day 1 Executive Order on "unleashing" American (fossil) energy has sparked controversy and concern, particularly with…
Are seed oils bad for you? The science behind the MAHA crusade
Seed oils have since become ubiquitous in processed foods, from cookies and chips to salad dressings and mayonnaise.…
Trump’s funding freeze is wreaking havoc on climate science
The recent actions taken by the Trump administration have sent shockwaves through the scientific research community in the…
The mood is ‘uncertain, anxious’ at 2025’s first big U.S. science meeting
“We need to make sure that if they’re going to cut funding for science, they’re going to be…
Trump Administration Lays Off CDC’s EIS Workers, Threatening Science And Public Health
The recent layoffs at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) have sent shockwaves through the public health community.…
Readers discuss an unsung scientist, a mutant bacterium named Chonkus, Science News’ new look
The life of Margaret S. Collins, the first Black female entomologist in the United States to earn a…
New NIH ‘Indirect Costs’ Funding Cuts Threaten Universities, Science
For example, the facilities and services that indirect costs help cover are essential for all faculty, staff, and…
The Trump Administration Is Targeting Science. The Scientific Integrity Act Could Help Protect It
The Importance of Upholding Scientific Integrity in Government Since the inauguration of the Trump administration, there has been…
Science at the Table: The Importance of Federal Advisory Committees in PolicymakingÂ
The Importance of Federal Advisory Committees in Government Decision-Making When faced with important decisions, whether it's related to…
RFK Jr. is wrong in saying vaccines cause autism. Here’s the science
It implicated the MMR vaccine as a possible cause of this new syndrome, known as autistic enterocolitis. The…
The science behind a better night’s sleep
Having a good night's sleep is crucial for maintaining both mental and physical health. Sleep experts emphasize the…